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Elmer Crowell Yellowlegs
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1951), East Harwich, Massachusetts
$5,100
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000
Sold Nov 2024at Guyette & Deeter November 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesYellowlegsSize11.5"PaintOriginalSize classMiniature / decorative
The catalog record
Yellowlegs in running pose with split tail carving and excellent paint detail. Made as a decorative the base and legs were removed at some point and the bird was used for hunting. "Helen and Joe French" written on underside in invisible ink. Measures 11.5" long.
Provenance
Joe French collection. Private New England collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Yellowlegs to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $45,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $12,600 |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | — | $18,000 |
| Nov 2025 | — | Original | $9,600 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales